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What is IMOTERM?

IMOTERM is an online knowledge-base of maritime and specialized vocabularies in the six IMO languages, with over 30,000 terms relating to IMO, the UN system and the maritime sector.

Working only in English?

IMOTERM is a one-stop reference and editing tool for technical writers and all those working on documents in English or wishing to verify IMO terminology, as well as a useful source of information on IMO and what it does.

Working with languages?

IMOTERM is a multilingual tool for translators, interpreters and other linguists, ensuring the reliability and consistency of linguistic information developed at IMO and providing a platform to standardize terminology.

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Dear IMOTERM users,

The IMOTERM website is no longer being updated.

IMO’s terminology database has been migrated to the UNTERM Portal, where it is publicly accessible.

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The Documents, Language Technologies, Terminology and Reference Section of IMO (trs@imo.org)

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IMOTERM is managed by the Terminology and Reference Section (TRS), IMO Conference Division.

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IMOTERM is an online multilingual tool and knowledge-base created primarily to facilitate the work of staff members of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and other users who participate or are interested in the Organization's activities. The inclusion of a terminology record in this database should not be construed as an endorsement by IMO of any particular position, entity or programme.

The information provided in IMOTERM is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without representations or warranties of any kind, either express or implied, in particular as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information provided. IMO reserves the right to alter, limit or discontinue any part of this service at its discretion. Under no circumstances shall IMO be liable for any loss, damage, liability or expense suffered that is claimed to result from the use of IMOTERM, including without limitation, any fault, error, omission, interruption or delay relating thereto.

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